In Honor of Chaplain Joe Kadtke's 40+ Years of Service for the Kingdom of God.
WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!
WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!
Chaplain Joe Kadtke
Joe L. Kadtke is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University, graduating with a Bible social work degree in 1975.
Joe and Nancy have been in the prison ministry for 40 years. Joe served as Executive Director of the ministry from 1986 to 2013 and is currently the Facility Chaplain of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (Gander Hill) in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe's many years of experience and contact with state and local officials enables him to minister to a wide range of people both in and out of prison. Joe preaches and teaches daily in prison, overseeing and coordinating chapel services, chapel programs, seminars, Bible studies and visiting ministers.
Joe often serves as a ministry representative for the Institution for special occasions. His focus is that of seeing prisoners give their lives to the Savior.
Nancy serves supporting Joe's efforts and has recently retired as the school secretary for Pike Creek Christian School. She also enjoys serving in the music ministry at church.
Joe and Nancy have three adult children: Tim, Andrew and April. They have one grandson and two more on the way!
Joe and Nancy enjoy photography. Joe enjoys video and video production of all types www.kpvideopro.com
They also enjoy camping, hiking, trail biking and getting together with the family.
You may email Joe at: kadtkeprod@verizon.net Office phone: 302.998-5502.
Click here to read Chaplain Joe's Field Report.
Joe and Nancy have been in the prison ministry for 40 years. Joe served as Executive Director of the ministry from 1986 to 2013 and is currently the Facility Chaplain of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (Gander Hill) in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe's many years of experience and contact with state and local officials enables him to minister to a wide range of people both in and out of prison. Joe preaches and teaches daily in prison, overseeing and coordinating chapel services, chapel programs, seminars, Bible studies and visiting ministers.
Joe often serves as a ministry representative for the Institution for special occasions. His focus is that of seeing prisoners give their lives to the Savior.
Nancy serves supporting Joe's efforts and has recently retired as the school secretary for Pike Creek Christian School. She also enjoys serving in the music ministry at church.
Joe and Nancy have three adult children: Tim, Andrew and April. They have one grandson and two more on the way!
Joe and Nancy enjoy photography. Joe enjoys video and video production of all types www.kpvideopro.com
They also enjoy camping, hiking, trail biking and getting together with the family.
You may email Joe at: kadtkeprod@verizon.net Office phone: 302.998-5502.
Click here to read Chaplain Joe's Field Report.
Grandchildren are the Best
"the Beauty of creation"
"The Story Behind the Film"
Two years ago my
two sons Tim and Andrew, their friend Kris and I decided to go on a weekend
October camping trip to Ricketts Glenn State Park in Pennsylvania.
Ricketts Glenn is a beautiful place, my favorite, and possesses a very challenging but incredible 6.5 mile hike up and down a 2,400 foot mountain overlooking thirty-four breathtaking water falls.
I have hiked this trail more than 50 times and always leave refreshed and blessed at God’s incredible creation.
But this particular year was hard to put into words. Getting an early start for the mountains on Friday, Andrew and I packed up and headed for the hills. When we arrived in the afternoon, and began to set up our tents and equipment, the Forest Ranger came by and told us that a major snow storm was unexpectedly heading in our direction. He told us we could stay and face the elements but most everybody in the camp site had cancelled. By that time Tim and Kris had arrived with even more bad news about the weather. Twelve to Eighteen inches was expected over the weekend. So we battened down the tent hatches and decided to stay. I had always wanted to see the falls in ice and snow.
When we woke up on Saturday morning the storm was just moving into the area. At the same time we started our hike.
What a wonderful opportunity we had as we saw God’s fabulous handiwork in his creation. We had our professional HD video cameras with us and filmed some fantastic winter scenes.
I trust you will enjoy this short film and consider it a refreshing celebratory thank you and God Bless you from all of us at Prison Outreach of Delaware, “A Ministry Focused on the Word of God.”
We are fully committed to sharing the Gospel of Christ behind the bars.
Your Friend
Joe Kadtke
Ps. The music I chose for this video I believe expresses both the beauty and might of God expressed in his amazing creation.
Joe Kadtke
Ricketts Glenn is a beautiful place, my favorite, and possesses a very challenging but incredible 6.5 mile hike up and down a 2,400 foot mountain overlooking thirty-four breathtaking water falls.
I have hiked this trail more than 50 times and always leave refreshed and blessed at God’s incredible creation.
But this particular year was hard to put into words. Getting an early start for the mountains on Friday, Andrew and I packed up and headed for the hills. When we arrived in the afternoon, and began to set up our tents and equipment, the Forest Ranger came by and told us that a major snow storm was unexpectedly heading in our direction. He told us we could stay and face the elements but most everybody in the camp site had cancelled. By that time Tim and Kris had arrived with even more bad news about the weather. Twelve to Eighteen inches was expected over the weekend. So we battened down the tent hatches and decided to stay. I had always wanted to see the falls in ice and snow.
When we woke up on Saturday morning the storm was just moving into the area. At the same time we started our hike.
What a wonderful opportunity we had as we saw God’s fabulous handiwork in his creation. We had our professional HD video cameras with us and filmed some fantastic winter scenes.
I trust you will enjoy this short film and consider it a refreshing celebratory thank you and God Bless you from all of us at Prison Outreach of Delaware, “A Ministry Focused on the Word of God.”
We are fully committed to sharing the Gospel of Christ behind the bars.
Your Friend
Joe Kadtke
Ps. The music I chose for this video I believe expresses both the beauty and might of God expressed in his amazing creation.
Joe Kadtke